WEST HAM UNITED FC

West Ham is now three points clear of the relegation zone, while Chelsea's fight with Manchester United for a Champions League spot got tougher.

This was City's first match since UEFA handed them a European ban and €30 million fine

City already has one of its two spare midweek spots occupied as they face Arsenal

West Ham supporters vandalised Liverpool's team bus after the home side lost 0-2 to the Reds at the London Stadium

Rising events of abuse and hateful conduct are raising concerns for football authorities along with social media platforms

Co-owner David Sullivan conceded the club have under-invested in their squad in recent transfer windows but will strive to turn that situation around.

Lanzini was linked with a move to Liverpool earlier in the season but Moyes wants to secure Premier League survival before thinking about tying him down to fresh terms.

Evans is expected to depart the troubled Baggies at the end of the season and will reportedly be allowed to leave for a paltry £3m fee if Alan Pardew's side suffer relegation.

Live coverage of Saturday's Premier League action with Liverpool hosting West Ham United at Anfield.

West Ham are likely to be boosted by the respective returns of Winston Reid and Manuel Lanzini against Liverpool on Saturday, while Jose Fonte has completed his £5m move to China.

West Ham playmaker Manuel Lanzini says he "expects to go back with the team next week" ahead of the Premier League meeting with Liverpool at Anfield on 24 February.

West Ham had two bids of £15m and £18m for Cairney rejected by Fulham, who insisted they wouldn't even consider a £40m offer for the Scotland international.

David Moyes could hand Patrice Evra an immediate West Ham debut against Watford on Saturday and says he has no concerns over the left-back's controversial exit from Marseille.

Everton are in dire need of a new left-back and have been for several seasons but Allardyce revealed the Goodison Park hierarchy failed in their attempts to sign one in January.

Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has sealed a surprise return to the Premier League with West Ham - but which other unattached players remain on the market?

Patrice Evra is currently a free agent after being released by Marseille following his suspension by Uefa for attacking a fan during a Europa League clash.

Javier Hernandez has started in 13 Premier League games for West Ham United this season. Only two of them have come under their current manager David Moyes.

Director of player recruitment at West Ham United Tony Henry has been sacked after he reportedly said the club 'don't want any more Africans'.

A statement from the club read: "West Ham United will not tolerate any type of discrimination and has, therefore, acted swiftly due to the serious nature of these claims."

Joe Hart has seen his first team appearances limited as he has lost his place in West Ham United's starting XI to Adrian since December.

Joao Mario was previously linked with a move to Manchester United with Jose Mourinho said to be an admirer.